Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Illinois
End of Watch Friday, September 21, 1956
Add to My HeroesJohn V. Donaldson
Deputy Sheriff John Donaldson was killed in a vehicle crash on Route 72, about one mile west of Route 2, at approximately 2:10 am.
He was nearing the end of his shift when another vehicle crossed the center line of Route 72 and struck his patrol car head-on.
Deputy Donaldson had served with the Ogle County Sheriff's Office for two years. He was survived by his wife, seven children, mother, and sister.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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